It’s W.A.L.K.I.E.S time! I can just feel it! And I’m right, I usually am but these humans don’t seem to notice! We’re in the car so that means Mum must be taking me on another big adventure!

Driving out through the Deepings towards Stamford we took the right after Kings Street, West Deeping, on to Barholm Road, which leads you into the village.

A good place to park is at the local pub, The Five Horseshoes. Wrapped around the pub is a road which leads onto a track to the right of the farm.

From here there is a well defined path leading across the fields to the railway line. Over the railway line continue through the fields. This is a lovely part of the walk, being in the middle of nowhere.

Eventually you arrive at a gravel roadway. We followed this all the way into the picturesque village of Uffington. And for refreshments or a bite to eat the roadway brings you out to the Bertie Arms.

After a break you’re positioned to take your walk further into Stamford or retrace your steps back to Barholm (to walk off lunch!)

For this walk dogs need to be on leads because of the crops in fields. You can use a long line or extendable lead. Dogs must be on leads and be super careful around the railway line.

There is a kissing gate, followed by a small path up to a few steps to then cross the line. Keep your dogs super close and cross as quickly as you can, safely to the other side.

There are sections of this walk which are quite overgrown as they are not well used footpaths. This makes this walk lovely and quiet. I’ve not seen another waggy tail and had all this to sniff for myself! I’ve done a few zig zags through the over grown sections. Mum is really pleased she’s got long trousers on to stop her legs getting caught on the weeds.

Back at the car I’ve had a drink and I jump in ready for home. Mum you have done well today! This might be just one of my favourite walks so far.

Summary

Dog friendly cafe:

The Five Horseshoes Barholm (No food). Bertie Arms Uffington, Full Menu. Both have dog friendly areas.

Off Lead: On the lead at all times

In Wilson’s Bag: Water Bottle, Treats, Poop Bags

Poop Bins: Bag and Bin.

Wildlife: Birds and small animals

Paw Rating: 4 out of 5

Sniff Rating: 5 out of 5

Overall Woof Rating: 5 out of 5

Wilson’s Walks are a series of walks for Pet Stop in collaboration with local magazine I’d rather be in deeping. Wilson takes you across dog friendly walks around South Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and Rutland, to inspire you all year round.